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2032 Paralympics Brisbane
IPC President Andrew Parsons met with Australian Paralympians Ella Sabljak (left) and Dr. Bridie Kean (right) during his visit to Australia. Photo from Brisbane 2032

Paralympic Leader Challenges Brisbane 2032

International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons challenged the organizers of the 2032 Paralympic Summer Games in Brisbane by highlighting a sporting rivalry between the future hosts with a previous Paralympic host, Sydney. “Without doubt, the year 2000 was a gamechanger and provided the foundations from which we could advance the Paralympic Games and wider Paralympic […]

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Breeders’ Cup 2026 2027

Kentucky, New York to Host Upcoming Breeders’ Cup World Championships

Keeneland Race Course in Kentucky and Belmont Park in New York will be the respective host sites for the 2026 and 2027 Breeders’ Cup World Championships. The 2026 running will mark the fourth time that Keeneland will host the World Championships (2015, 2020, 2022). Belmont Park will welcome the Breeders’ Cup in 2027 for a […]

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IU Puerto Rico

Indiana Men’s Basketball to Play Exhibitions in Puerto Rico

The Indiana men’s basketball program will travel to Puerto Rico for an exhibition tour that includes three games from August 6–11 in the capital city of San Juan, including a game against a Puerto Rican All-Star team to open the tour. “Discover Puerto Rico is thrilled to welcome the Indiana men’s basketball team to our […]

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Trina Flack

Catch Des Moines Announces Trina Flack as President and CEO

Catch Des Moines has announced that Trina Flack has been selected as the organization’s next president and chief executive officer. Flack, a 17-year veteran of the organization and current vice president of sales, will assume the role on August 1. She succeeds Greg Edwards, the longtime president and CEO who is retiring at the end […]

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MLC Florida

Broward County to Host Major League Cricket Event

Broward County Stadium in South Florida will welcome Major League Cricket action during the July 4 weekend, as the first professional Twenty20 cricket league in the United States plays at the renovated venue from July 1–6. There will be nine matches over six days including a Fourth of July doubleheader, as well as entertainment, food […]

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Nathan Benderson Park

Sarasota to Host 2025 CSCAA Open Water National Championship

The College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America will hold its 2025 Open Water National Championship n December 13 at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, Florida. The event — which began in Kansas and was most recently held at Florida International University in Miami — will be hosted in partnership with Visit Sarasota. As […]

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Spokane Sports

Spokane Sports Receives Funding for Permanent Finish Line Arch

Spokane Sports is moving one step closer to the finish line of its new cross country venue — literally. The organization has secured a $282,464 grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce to help complete infrastructure upgrades at The Course Spokane Valley, which is set to open later this year. The funding, awarded through […]

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International Table Tennis Federation

IOC Official Petra Sörling Wins Tight Table Tennis Election

IOC member Petra Sörling of Sweden retained the presidency of the International Table Tennis Federation on Tuesday in a 104-102 win over Khalil al-Mohannadi of Qatar, the ITTF’s senior executive vice president. Supporters of al-Mohannadi then called into question the integrity of the vote held after Qatar hosted the world championships. Delegates in an increasingly […]

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Woodcreek Club
The Woodcreek Club in Elgin, South Carolina, will host the 2026 Colonial Life Charity Classic. Photo courtesy of The Woodcreek Club

New Korn Ferry Tour Event Coming to South Carolina

South Carolina is adding another major golf event to its portfolio with the creation of the Colonial Life Charity Classic, a new Korn Ferry Tour event in May 2026 at The Woodcreek Club in Elgin, South Carolina, just outside Columbia. The event is set to debut May 11–17, 2026. Framed by the Tom Fazio-designed Championship […]

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PLL2024SanDiego-California Redwoods vs Carolina Chaos

U.S. Bank Named Banking and Wealth Management Partner for PLL, Women’s Lacrosse League

The Premier Lacrosse League and Women’s Lacrosse League have announced a multi-year partnership with U.S. Bank, establishing it as the Official Banking and Wealth Management Partner of both leagues while U.S. Bank becomes the inaugural founding partner of the California Redwoods (PLL) and California Palms (WLL). The partnership begins immediately with U.S. Bank branding and […]

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